Heatwave in France: homeless people on the front line

With the heatwave of recent days, the homeless, victims of the heat, need even more monitoring (photo illustration). REUTERS / Charles Platiau

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Water distribution, social assistance, in Paris, the inspectors of the Homeless Assistance Unit intervene all year round with this vulnerable population. But with the heatwave of recent days, the homeless, victims of the heat, need even more monitoring.

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On board a van loaded with around thirty water bottles, Yannick and Caroline travel around the capital to help homeless people like Yves. Homeless for about thirty years. He accepts the bottle handed to him by the inspector of the town hall ...

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